Splashnews.com Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 Antony Cotton shares heartfelt tribute following emotional death: 'We are all absolutely devastated' 'I'm sorry we couldn’t save you' Antony Cotton Coronation Street Entertainment Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 Coronation Street actor Antony Cotton has shared an emotional tribute to his late friend on social media. The 50-year-old, who has played Sean Tully in the ITV soap opera since 2003, took to his Instagram account to share the news. Since 2003, Antony has played Sean Tully in Corrie (Credit: Splashnews.com) Antony Cotton shares heartfelt tribute to friend Callum In a post uploaded yesterday (May 25), Antony shared a photo of himself next to his soldier friend Callum. In the photo, the pair were both wearing a tuxedo. Within his caption, the former Dancing On Ice star informed his 140k followers that Callum had died. “I hope you’re at peace now Callum. We are all absolutely devastated,” he wrote. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers “You were a great pal and a great soldier. We will miss you Callum – the blokes loved you. We all did. Rest easy mate,” Antony continued. “You were one of the very best. I’m sorry we couldn’t save you.” Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Antony Cotton MBE (@antonycotton) ‘Such sad news’ Following the heartbreaking news, Antony’s followers rushed to the comments to offer their support to the actor. “This is so sad, RIP Callum. He was in Sandhurst when my family was posted there too in 2020-2022 x. Thinking of his family and friends at this sad time,” one user wrote. “Such sad news, RIP mate, my thoughts and prayers go out to family and friends,” another person shared. “This is heartbreaking news! RIP Callum, a great solider and a great person, thinking of his family and friends at this sad time xx,” a third remarked. “God bless, may Callum now rest peacefully. Sincere condolences to all those who knew and loved him. Callum will always remain with you, deep in your heart xx,” a fourth said. Meanwhile, a fifth echoed: “Thank you for your service, Callum. Sorry you felt there was no other way. Condolences to your family and friends, who will be beyond devastated.” Read more: Exclusive: Antony Cotton shares huge hopes for Sean Tully which involve taking over the Rovers pub alongside Coronation Street fan favourite Glenda Shuttleworth Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 By Fabio Magnocavallo 26 May 2026, 10:05 Previous Story Next Story
